Wales

Wales

From the moment the bridge was opened in 1932 it has been bringing people together: first, it joined the two communities on either side of the harbour, and now it is a hotspot for couples to cement their relationship. It has become so popular for proposals that organisers have had to come up with a way for rings to be carried up to the summit safely – using a simple gadget elaborately named an ERD (the engagement ring device). Wanting to discover what has made the bridge such a romantic destination, MailOnline tested out the 1000 step climb to the top....read

Thomas's birthplace at No5 Cwmdonkin Drive, Swansea, is open to visitors for guided tours - but you can also take over the whole property for short breaks. It has become a shrine to the poet - Prince Charles called in for tea in 2012 - and has become a base for Dylan tours.

Last year the International Dark Sky Association granted the park Dark Sky Reserve status, declaring it as close to perfect for observing the heavens as you can find in the UK. Gareth Huw Davies gets his telescope out and joins some pioneer astrotourists.

John Torode to give UK viewers a taste of his home country, revisiting childhood haunts, along with the people and places that influenced his cooking and inspired him to become a professional chef in his new TV series John Torode's Australia

In a bid to relax ahead of another nail-biting stint in front of the microphone, the BBC's voice of Test cricket Jonathan Agnew boards the legendary Ghan train for the long leg from Darwin to Adelaide.

Known for its fabulous waterside location and laid-back atmosphere, Sydney is often top of everyone's to do list in Australia - but it can make for a pricey break. Matt Risley highlights how to see Sydney on the cheap.